Used 2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring SUV Review
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carolinapirate, Fayetteville, NC, 07/29/2012
2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
Just purchased a CX-5 touring a week ago and love it! I have been thinking about trading my '03 Ford Explorer for over a year, but could not decide which vehicle would be functional and get good gas mileage. I really wanted to wait for the 2013 Ford Escape and buy American again.
After test-driving the Escape, I liked the way it handled and it had a little more power than the Mazda, but … it had 2 recalls within 2 weeks shortly after launching, so I decided to buy the Mazda. I have been very happy, so far.
Averaging 28 mpg with combined city/hwy driving (and playing around with the manual shift mode).
There is some tire noise, but not too bad.
Heard it before, but Mazdas are fun to drive!
After 6,500 miles I still love it
sdpadsfan, Lemon Grove, CA, 12/17/2012
2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
After months of research and more test drives than I can count, I purchased my CX-5 about 5 months ago.
I have not regretted the decision.
I am 6'5" tall and needed a family vehicle that was comfortable for me to drive and had room for car seats in the back.
I also wanted a vehicle that got good mileage. The CX-5 is perfect for this role and is fun to drive too!
I know a lot has been … said about lack of power, but I have not had any issues where I thought it needed more power (Disclaimer, my previous car was a 2004 VW Jetta with the 2.0 engine).
Towing with CX5 Touring Model (with 5000 miles)
kokenfarm, Elkmont, AL, 10/14/2012
2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
I tow a Waverunner (1500lbs) with my CX5 and it does fine.
Went from TN to WI round trip and got 24 miles per gal.while pulling.
The SUV does fine pulling the Waverunner in and out of the water.
With tow wiring installed the BSM does not work which is to bad.
The tow wiring kit has been installed correctly.
The Reese type 3 trailer hitch does not rattle while driving.
The first hitch … installed rattle terribly at 2300 RPMs.
Initially my highway gas mileage was lower than expected when not towing (was around 30 mpg), but that is improving as I add mileage; currently getting 33 mpg.
The CX5 has plenty of umph you just have to put your foot into it, especially when towing.
Best Crossover For the Money
flarp, Austin, TX, 08/14/2012
2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
Got the Touring w/ Bose Audio + Moonroof and Technology packages. Compared w/ CR-V, RAV4, Forester, and Murano. Engine is smaller, but it is plenty responsive. All the others I tried had more raw power, but the difference wasn't significant for most commuter driving. Handling and road feel, the CX-5 blew all the others out of the water. It's a crossover, but it handles more like a sporty … sedan. Fuel economy was also a huge improvement over the others. All this at a price about $2-3k less than comparably equipped models from the other manufacturers.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Mazda CX-5 Touring SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Stylish design
- Pro:very good fuel economy
- Pro:agile driving dynamics.
- Con:No optional engine upgrade
- Con:mediocre sound and navigation systems.
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